What happened
On May 29, 2008, at 15:55 EDT, a Cessna 206F, registration HC-BRS, was conducting a training flight operated by Aeroregional Company. The flight originated from Coronel E Carvajal, Macas Airport, at an undetermined time.
During the flight, the aircraft experienced a loss of engine power while performing a simulated forced landing into a field. The impact resulted in substantial damage to the airplane. Weather conditions at the time were visual meteorological conditions (VMC) with a visibility of 10 statute miles and winds from 050 degrees at 10 knots. No flight plan had been filed for the flight.
The commercial pilot was not injured, but the two passengers sustained serious injuries.